Returning a vertical to factory settings.
Localized issues can weigh down the entire organization. We can do something about that.
One recent client is suffering through organizational politics as they try to salvage their ship. Prospective partners are unwilling to sign as a consequence of lack of Quality Management System. There are organizations that suffer not because of the presence of dysfunction but because of the lack of a mature performance tracking system. This is typically indicative of a larger, systemic issue.
By applying systems & quality principles to the operations of a business, we can dig deep enough to understand causality of organizational challenges insofar that we can do something about it. Once we know that an issue stems from leadership, process maturity, Open Seas will be prepared to offer a piece of our complementary array of services. From behavioral coaching (see Coaching & Speaking tab) for the front-line or for executives, we have the knowledge base to turn ships around.
What can we do today?
The key is performing root cause on other departments. Understanding what is going right throughout the rest of the organization gives us an idea of what the top of our capabilities are. From here, we can apply good habits to the department in question to move from a vicious cycle to a virtuous cycle.
Past Client Quote
"[This work] helped establish regular communications, actively building/ rebuilding trust, by facilitating issue tracking, triaging, and resolution of [issues] related to the Implementation of [Confidential Client Program]"
Our founder Steven on the Open Seas method
We are anchored on you
Hey there. Steven here, writing to say I understand that you are tired. It can be exhausting trying to sail through a rut. You might be asking questions like
- Is my organization destined to keep going at this pace? Will we get left behind?
- What do we tell our board, and our clients?
- How do we motivate & incentivize our people?
In actuality, everyone in business is thinking these same things. The elegance here belongs in the solution. Find a solution that is amenable & tailored to your needs. At OSC, we take pride in having each engagement be separate, distinct, and powerful in its application. We can sail boldly, together.
OSC's Essential Nautical Elements
Our process is all about you. We are here to understand your drivers, resistance in order to build your strategic vision. The undercurrent to our training is the concept of Emergent Flow; it means that a system is meant to obtain precisely what results it is obtaining. Often, our work requires us to change the system itself.
Anchor
Beyond our thoughts & commitments, what do our actions really indicate about where our priorities are? The Anchor is indicative of what is important to us as an entity.
Drag
What resistance are we facing in our voyage? Is it predictable? Is there a way to adjust our sail to use resistance to our advantage? Typically, coaching is required here.
Hull
Purposeful Operational Infrastructure. Many Consultants & Quality Management folks come in after the damage is done. Our goal is to equip the house to never get the fire to begin with.
Rudder
Once the other Elements are assembled, we should have a clear idea of our short-term capabilities as they related to our long-term goals. Horizon Planning means our goals are synchronous & in-line with one another sequentially.
